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Project Manager / Senior Connectivity NPI Program Lead

Syntrux & CoMossville, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the development and launch of cutting-edge connectivity solutions, leveraging your NPI and technical expertise to shape the future of IoT and telematics. You'll thrive here if you have a strong engineering background, excellent cross-functional leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovative projects from concept to delivery. Apply today to make a significant impact at a reputable company!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Project Manager/ Sr Connectivity NPI Program Lead

Location: Mossville, IL
Job Type: Contract / Long-Term (12+ Months)
Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days/Week

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Connectivity NPI Program Lead / Technical Program Manager to lead the development and launch of customer- and dealer-facing connectivity solutions across IoT, telematics, cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and positioning technologies.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical engineering knowledge, NPI/program leadership, connectivity experience, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from requirements through engineering execution and product delivery.
  • Define and manage functional and technical connectivity requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering, technology, product, business, and supplier teams.
  • Develop and maintain technology and product roadmaps.
  • Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, schedules, and mitigation strategies.
  • Evaluate connectivity technologies, suppliers, and emerging technology solutions.
  • Support systems, hardware, and software requirements development and traceability.
  • Coordinate with enterprise architecture, technology, digital, engineering, and business teams.
  • Present program status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to senior/VP-level stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
  • Strong experience in Technical Program Management / NPI / Engineering Program Management
  • Experience with systems engineering, product development, requirements management, and cross-functional engineering execution
  • Demonstrated experience with program/project execution and risk management
  • Strong technical communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority

Preferred Experience

  • Connectivity / Telematics
  • IoT / Connected Machines / Connected Products
  • Cellular / 4G / 5G
  • Satellite Communications
  • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / UWB
  • Positioning / GPS / GNSS
  • Connectivity Gateways / Platforms
  • On-board Software / Embedded Systems
  • Machine-to-Cloud Communication
  • Heavy Equipment / Automotive / Industrial IoT
  • Supplier and technology partner management

Skills

Stakeholder Management

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